All Quiet on the Western Front
How does Kemmerich's death affect Paul?
Paul grieves and now understands how harsh and brutal the war will be from then on.
Why does Hamlet kill polonius
It was a rash decision, and he thought it was Claudius.
Why does Gregor work at his job if he doesn't enjoy it?
So that he can provide for his family.
what is literary theory
study of literature and the methods used to analyze it
A person's face or facial expression
Options: countenance,besmirch,ursup
countenance
What do boots symbolize?
The boots symbolize the dehumanization of war, and how soldiers care more about objects than the value of human life.
How does revenge affect the plot of the story?
Revenge is the reason for many of the character's death.
What do windows and doors symbolize about Gregor's feelings in the novella?
It expresses how he feels trapped and isolated from the outside world and his family.
What is new historicism
approach to literature that emphasizes the interaction between historic context and the readers interpretation.
Damage the reputation of someone or something
Options: besmirch,countenance,ursup
besmirch
What does the author convey about the theme of patriotism?
That patriotism is a naive and destructive ideal.
Why did Queen Gertrude and King Claudius's marriage upset Hamlet?
How does the framed photo in the room reveal that Gregor will never be back to normal?
what is formalism
excesive adherence to prescribed forms
Define contrive
To plan with ingenuity; devise
What does the name All Quiet convey about alienation?
There is a lack of human connection and desentization to the horrors or war.
Why is it significant that Hamlet switched out the letters, and wrote a fake letter calling for Rosencratz and Guildenstern's death?
This reveals how far Hamlet is willing to go to save his life, even if it kills others.
How does the theme familial duty affect Gregor and his feelings throughout the book?
He constantly sacrifices his happiness to help his family pay their bills. Becasue of this, he feels distant from people.
what is biographical theory
analyzes a literary text as a reflection of the authors personal life and how this influences the text.
Define usurp
To seize and hold power or rights by force and without legal authority
What animal did they kill and eat?
Goose
What words of wisdom did Polonius give to Laertes before he went to school?
To thy own self be true, neither a borrower or a lender be.
How does Grete's treatment towards Gregor change throughout the book?
Grete cared for him at the beginning, but later on Grete stopped caring for him and felt free after Gregor's death.
how does formalism contribute to understanding text?
Define Harbinger
A person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another